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“Ebenezer” – biblical literacy and singing hymns

Before pastors discredit lines of hymns because they are “archaic” or “don’t make any sense today,” perhaps they should make sure that what they are complaining about isn’t a direct biblical allusion. I’ve recently heard several pastors — with theology degrees,... (Continue reading)

“The Argument for Musical Diversity” by Michael Riley, full series

Michael Riley finished his series today. Here are links to the full series: Part 1: Overview of the Argument Part 2: Conflicting Advantages Part 3: Diversity, a Proximate Good Part 4: Diversity in Corporate Worship Part 5: Diversity and Cultural Relativism Part 6: A Musical Exercise Part... (Continue reading)

“The surprising face of Hillsong” by Tony Payne and Gordon Cheng

The following article is so interesting, I had to post the whole thing here. Please take time to read the whole thing. It will be worth your while as instruction about why things are the way they are in evangelical... (Continue reading)

“Who Regulates Worship” – New Booklet from RAM

One of the most widely debated issues in churches today revolves around the subject of worship. What does worship that is acceptable to God look like? What is the substance of acceptable worship? What elements are included in acceptable worship?... (Continue reading)

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Conclusion

Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 – Horn and Conley’s General Sessions Part 4 – Dawson on Culture Part 5 – Snoeberger on Culture Part 6 – Doran’s Second General Session Part 7 – McCune on Mars Hill Part... (Continue reading)

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 4

Last week I attended the Mid-America Conference on Preaching sponsored by Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary and Inter-city Baptist Church. Sharper Iron posted my summaries of the general sessions. Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 –... (Continue reading)

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 5

Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 – Horn and Conley’s General Sessions Part 4 – Dawson on Culture More Notes Towards the Definition of Culture – Mark Snoeberger The second workshop session I attended was presented by... (Continue reading)

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 6

Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 – Horn and Conley’s General Sessions Part 4 – Dawson on Culture Part 5 – Snoeberger on Culture General Session 4 (Matthew 7.6) – Dave Doran After prayer and a few hymns,... (Continue reading)

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 7

Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 – Horn and Conley’s General Sessions Part 4 – Dawson on Culture Part 5 – Snoeberger on Culture Part 6 – Doran’s Second General Session Paul and Educated Unbelief – Rolland McCune The... (Continue reading)

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 8

Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 – Horn and Conley’s General Sessions Part 4 – Dawson on Culture Part 5 – Snoeberger on Culture Part 6 – Doran’s Second General Session Part 7 – McCune on Mars Hill D.... (Continue reading)